Pin It A whimsical dessert board inspired by the classic Candy Land game, featuring gingerbread paths, colorful candies, and sweet treats for a playful, festive presentation.
This dessert board brings joy to every gathering, allowing guests to create their own magical candy journeys.
Ingredients
- Gingerbread Path: 12–16 gingerbread cookies (homemade or store-bought, rectangular or plank-shaped)
- Candy Land Sweets: 1 cup assorted gumdrops, 1 cup jelly beans, 1 cup mini marshmallows, ½ cup chocolate coins, ½ cup candy canes (mini, unwrapped), ½ cup licorice twists cut into pieces, ½ cup chocolate-covered pretzels, ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
- Additional Treats: ½ cup frosted animal crackers, ½ cup sugar cookies small shapes, ½ cup white chocolate bark broken into pieces
- Dips & Extras: ½ cup vanilla frosting (for dipping or glue), ¼ cup melted chocolate (optional for dipping)
Instructions
- Arrange the path:
- Arrange the gingerbread cookies in a winding path on a large serving board or platter mimicking the Candy Land boards trail.
- Surround with candies:
- Surround the gingerbread path with clusters of colorful candies gumdrops jelly beans mini marshmallows chocolate coins candy canes and licorice pieces.
- Add additional treats:
- Add additional treats animal crackers sugar cookies and white chocolate bark at intervals along the path.
- Sprinkle sprinkles:
- Sprinkle rainbow sprinkles over the display for extra color and whimsy.
- Place dips:
- Place bowls of vanilla frosting and melted chocolate on the side for dipping.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and let guests build their own magical journey down the gingerbread path.
Pin It This recipe is perfect for family celebrations where everyone can contribute to the delightful dessert board.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small bowls for dips Serving tongs or spoons
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (gingerbread cookies pretzels) dairy (chocolate frosting) eggs (cookies) and possible nuts check candy labels Always verify individual candy labels for allergens and cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 62 g Protein 2 g per serving estimated.
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Questions About This Recipe
- → What type of cookies work best for the gingerbread path?
Rectangular or plank-shaped gingerbread cookies, either homemade or store-bought, work well to create a winding path.
- → Can I use different candies for decorating?
Yes, feel free to swap in your favorite candies or holiday-themed sweets to customize the display.
- → How do I make this display suitable for gluten-free diets?
Use gluten-free cookies and candies to accommodate gluten sensitivities while maintaining the festive look.
- → What dips complement this candy and cookie arrangement?
Vanilla frosting and melted chocolate serve as delicious dips that enhance the flavors and add moisture.
- → Is it necessary to bake gingerbread cookies from scratch?
No, store-bought gingerbread cookies can be used to save time without compromising the visual appeal.